Shown here – A variety of Recess Leather (stitch out) Scroll Cabinet handles
in Chestnut Leather with Polished Nickel
Our leather is sourced from some of the finest tanneries
in the world in Tuscany, Italy. We use only the very best full
grained (top and strongest section), vegetable tanned (all
natural), drum dyed, bridle or saddle leather.
Leather like all natural materials will change with age,
according to the situation, exposure to sunlight and usage
or lack of. The more you use it, the better it looks, the oils
from your hands feed the leather and create a unique
patina. Like an old handbag or briefcase the character of
the leather gets richer with age.
Colour Variation
Vegetable tanning is an art rather than a science, please
allow for some variations in colour from batch to batch and
even from hide to hide in some cases. This is all part of
the charm of using such a beautiful and natural material.
Wear and Care
As with a good handbag or pair of shoes the leather will
appreciate being fed from time to time, we recommend
twice a year with a good quality leather cream, or we can
supply a recommended cream if you wish.
Do not clean with solvents or chemicals, as this will not
only affect the leather but also soak through and destroy
the glue. Scratches and dents can be removed by a
simple “boning” process that brings the oils back to the
surface and repairs by simply working the leather area
in circular motions with a boning tool (or the back of a
spoon).
If the leather gets dirty use a small amount of soapy water,
let it dry and finish with a natural wax. Try and remove dust
if the handles are not being used, as dust dries out the
leather.
With a small amount of care your handles will last for years
and years to come.
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